Manual Gear Range Selection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The shift solenoids control the upshifts in the manual gear ranges.
Perform the following tests using 10-15 percent throttle angle.
Reverse
- With the vehicle stopped, move the gear selector to REVERSE.
- Slowly accelerate the vehicle.
- Verify that there is no noticeable slip, noise or vibration.
Manual First
- With the vehicle stopped, move the gear selector to FIRST.
- Accelerate the vehicle to 32 km/h (20 mph).
- Verify the following:
- No upshifts occur
- The TCC does not apply
- There is no noticeable slip, noise, or vibration
Manual Second
- With the vehicle stopped, move the gear selector to SECOND.
- Accelerate the vehicle to 57 km/h (35 mph).
- Verify the following:
- The 1-2 shift occurs
- The 2-3 shift does not occur
- There is no noticeable slip, noise, or vibration
Manual Third
- With the vehicle stopped, move the gear selector to THIRD.
- Accelerate the vehicle to 64 km/h (40 mph).
- Verify the following:
- The 1-2 shift occurs
- The 2-3 shift occurs
- There is no noticeable slip, noise, or vibration